Jennifer Brown

Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author & International Diversity & Inclusion Expert

Jennifer Brown

Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author & International Diversity & Inclusion Expert

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Biography

Jennifer Brown (she/her) is the trusted voice organizations turn to when workplace culture is at a crossroads. With over two decades of experience guiding leaders through moments of tension, transformation, and opportunity, Jennifer has become a leading authority on building inclusive, future-ready workplaces where everyone can thrive.

She is the bestselling author of four influential books, including Inclusion, the award-winning How to Be an Inclusive Leader (now in its second edition), and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Beyond Diversity. Her writing dives deeply into identity, privilege, equity, and practical tools for lasting organizational change.
As a sought-after keynote speaker, Jennifer has delivered impactful talks for Google, LinkedIn, IBM, Toyota, Columbia Business School, Kellogg, and Vanderbilt. She also serves as a strategic advisor to global brands, including L’Oréal and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Her signature framework, the Inclusive Leader Continuum™, is used across industries to guide individuals and organizations from awareness to sustained action. From the C-suite to the front lines, Jennifer empowers leaders to bridge the gap between business imperatives and human needs—cultivating cultures of resilience, authenticity, and trust.

In an era of rising polarization and rapid change, Jennifer brings a steady, strategic presence. She helps companies navigate complex conversations, embrace difference, and create workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and safe.

Jennifer is also the host of The Will to Change podcast, with nearly 15,000 monthly listeners tuning in for honest conversations about leadership, identity, and the future of work.

She lives in New York with her partner of 25 years, Michelle.

Speaker Videos

Jen Brown - Evoso

How to be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating a Culture of Belonging

Little Conversations, Big Impact

Inclusive Leadership

Evolve Courageously Together

Beyond Diversity Presentation at SXSW

Inclusion & Diversity is A Top Priority for Senior Leaders | Jennifer Brown, Founder and CEO

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Speech Topics

Creating Inclusive Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Thrives

How To Be An Inclusive Leader

Ensuring Equity and Belonging in the World of Work

Actionable Allyship & Upstander Behaviors

Finding Your Voice in the Workplace

What Will it Take? Beyond Black & White

Testimonials

"I just wanted to extend a huge thank you on behalf of all of our leaders and the entire DEI team and Talent Management Team at CUNA Mutual Group. Your presentation was amazing and we are already receiving so much positive feedback! It will surely make an impact on all of our leaders and continue to advance our DEI journey as a company. Jennifer, thank you again. We are so grateful for your time and energy!"

- CUNA Mutual Group

"Jennifer’s story is unique compared to others I’ve heard in similar presentations. The audience was completely focused on the subject and her content. The message is very important today. All of the media sources are full of messages that sometimes embrace inclusion and other times are offensive. Jennifer was an extremely effective speaker and the audience loved her. My favorite discussions were on covering and bias. Both are with us every day and we might not realize the huge impact they are making in our workplaces."

- Deloitte Services LP

"Thank you for leading an engaging conversation as we kick-off Pride month. I’ve received very positive feedback from attendees and your stewardship was critical to its success."

- BNP Paribbas

"The feedback that I have heard thus far in regard to your session has been incredibly positive. You spoke about diversity and inclusion in such a way that our attendees were truly able to connect with you and understand the significance of this topic in the business world today."

- UBS

"Jennifer Brown was AMAZING; her vulnerability was inspiring. Jennifer Brown's session was a fantastic way to set the tone of the meeting! Extremely powerful and rich in content!"

- Medtronic Attendees